How Much Should You Spend on a Coffee Table with Drawers? A Realistic Budget Guide
A coffee table with drawers is really a small cabinet with a tabletop, so the way it is built matters more than the way it looks in a photograph. In this realistic budget guide we explain what you can expect at entry level, in the mid range and at investment level, from board and veneer choices to solid hardwood and traditional joinery. We show where extra spend genuinely pays off, including metal ball bearing runners, a sturdy carcass, durable surface finishes and good handles and fixings. We also highlight the areas where you can safely save, such as decorative detailing, rare timbers and extra drawers you will rarely use. Because the right choice depends on how you live, we look at the needs of young families, renters, long term homeowners and people in small spaces. Finally, we share simple checks to judge quality online or in person, and ideas for spreading storage across the room....
